The Indian Succession Act

Paruck The Indian Succession Act has earned its standing as the most comprehensive and analytically rigorous commentary on the law of succession in India. This book explains and illustrates the provisions of the Act in a lucid, comprehensive and systematic manner and intends to capture the most recent case law, statutory amendments, and doctrinal commentaries. As India debates its future civil law architecture, this work continues to stand as both guide and participant in this transformation.

The 2025 edition arrives at a pivotal juncture, shaped by two significant developments since the 2021 edition-namely, the Supreme Court's ruling in Supriyo v Union of India (2023) and the enactment of Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code in early 2024. Together, these milestones invite both critical scholarly reflection and a reimagining of legislative frameworks.

Key Features:

• Offers a systematic explanation of the provisions of the Act and is arranged under logical chapters and headings
• The Original Side rules for all four states (Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and Delhi) have been thoroughly reviewed and updated in the Appendices
• Up to date with the recent case law such as Gopal Krishan v Daulat Ram; Naushad K K v Union of India; Ramesh Chandra Sahu v The State of Odisha etc.,
• Standard reference for judges, lawyers, in house counsels, law firms, students, law professors and research scholars